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Cargill Kitchen Solutions Recalls Liquid Egg Products Due to an Unapproved Substance

March 28, 2025 from the FSIS:

Cargill Kitchen Solutions, a Lake Odessa, Michigan establishment, is recalling approximately 212,268 pounds of liquid egg products that may contain a cleaning solution with sodium hypochlorite, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.

The liquid egg items were produced on March 12 and 13, 2025. The following products are subject to recall [view labels]:

• 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton containing “egg beaters ORIGINAL LIQUID EGG SUBSTITUTE” and USE BY AUG 10 2025.
• 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton containing “egg beaters CAGE-FREE ORIGINAL LIQUID EGG SUBSTITUTE” and USE BY AUG 09 2025.
• 2-oz. (2-lb.) carton containing “egg beaters CAGE-FREE ORIGINAL FROZEN EGG SUBSTITUTE” and “egg beaters NO ENJAULADAS ORIGINAL SUSTITUTO DE HUEVO CONGELADO” and USE BY MAR 07 2026.
• 32-oz. (2-lb.) carton containing “Bob Evans Better’n Eggs Made with Real Egg Whites” and USE BY AUG 10 2025.

The products subject to recall bear establishment number “G1804” ink-jetted on the carton. These items were shipped to distributor locations in Ohio and Texas and for foodservice use in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois and Iowa. There is a possibility that the products were distributed nationwide.
The problem was discovered when FSIS received a tip about the potential contamination of these products. After conducting an investigation and thorough assessment of the contents of the cleaning solution, FSIS scientists concluded that use of this product should not cause adverse health consequences, or the risk is negligible, resulting in a Class III recall.

FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ or foodservice refrigerators or freezers. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them and foodservice locations are urged not to serve them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.

Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Chuck Miller, Cargill Kitchen Solutions, at 1-844-419-1574 or media@cargill.com.

Kashrut Alert: PE Viktor & K

March 16, 2025 from KCS Kosher Certifications & Supervisions

Herewith we would like to inform you that the following company is bringing into the marketplace a forged kosher certificate as follows:
PE Viktor & K., 2, Vysotsky Str. vill., Vlasivka Svitlovodsy, Kirovograd Region, 27522 Ukraine
Date Certificate: January 2025
Products concerned: rapeseed oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, Soybean oil, and several other kinds of oil
This company, as well as its products are NOT kosher certified by Rabbi Padwa or KCS!
Appropriate action is being taken.

February 9, 2025 From Philly Voice:

"Approximately two million pastries manufactured by FGF Brands have been recalled due to possible listeria contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.

"The recall impacts 60 products, including a variety of filled and flavored doughnuts, cinnamon sticks, French crullers and fritters, according to the FDA. The reason for the recall is listed as 'potential for contamination with listeria monocytogenes.'

"The products listed in the recall were sold before Dec. 13, according to the FDA report. FGF Brands is a pastry wholesaler that distributes baked goods throughout the U.S. and Canada. Some of the impacted doughnut products were sold by Dunkin', according to the FDA.

"The recall was initially issued on Jan. 7, but was upgraded to "Class II" on Wednesday. According to the FDA website, Class II refers to 'a situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.'"

January 16, 2025 from the cRc:

Please be advised that Chocolanté Dark Chocolate Shavings from Puratos USA incorrectly bear a cRc logo without the “Dairy” designation. This chocolate contains dairy as stated on the ingredient panel and allergen warning. They are certified as Kosher Dairy. Corrective action is being taken.

January 13, 2025 from the FDA

First Quality Produce, 2445 S Gearhart Ave, Fresno, CA 93725-1300 has recalled the following products because of potential contamination with Salmonella.

• Cucumber Coins (sliced cucumbers); 1.25-oz, 2-oz, 2.16-oz, 2.25-oz, 2.6-oz, 3-oz, 4-oz Brand: Snack Buddies
  Code information: 293/073, 294/072, 303/063, 304/062, 305/061, 313/053, 314/052, 315/051, 321/045, 322/044, 324/042, 325/041, 333/033, 334/032
• Cucumber Spear; 5-lb plastic trays Brand: First Quality Produce
  Code information: 294/072, 312/054, 314/052
• Cucumber Spear; 5-lb plastic trays Brand: First Quality Produce
  313/053
• Cucumber Diced; 5-lb plastic trays Brand: First Quality Produce
  Code information: 294/072, 312/054, 314/052